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$422+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to The Big Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — KOA
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to The Big Island

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to The Big Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to The Big Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/77:31 am
MSY
-
KOA
1 stop11h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 4/141:23 pm
KOA
-
MSY
2 stops14h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$525
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/75:00 am
MSY
-
KOA
2 stops15h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 4/141:05 pm
KOA
-
MSY
2 stops15h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$530
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/295:00 am
MSY
-
KOA
2 stops15h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 5/28:00 pm
KOA
-
MSY
1 stop10h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$555
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:00 am
MSY
-
KOA
1 stop13h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 3/38:55 pm
KOA
-
MSY
1 stop12h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$644
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/25:23 am
MSY
-
ITO
2 stops16h 22m
Delta
Fri 2/66:44 pm
ITO
-
MSY
2 stops14h 06m
Delta
Deal found 1/17$915
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/35:30 am
MSY
-
ITO
2 stops17h 40m
Southwest
Sat 4/115:45 pm
ITO
-
MSY
2 stops14h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/18$965
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:47 pm
MSY
-
ITO
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/45:59 pm
ITO
-
MSY
2 stops23h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$1,056
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/26:47 pm
MSY
-
ITO
2 stops22h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/47:44 pm
ITO
-
MSY
2 stops21h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,077
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/27:21 am
MSY
-
ITO
3 stops15h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/65:59 pm
ITO
-
MSY
2 stops15h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$1,281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/35:00 am
MSY
-
ITO
2 stops18h 59m
United Airlines
Wed 2/48:24 am
ITO
-
MSY
3 stops34h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/17$1,306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/216:00 pm
MSY
-
ITO
2 stops31h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 11/289:00 pm
ITO
-
MSY
2 stops33h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,431
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/214:53 pm
MSY
-
ITO
2 stops26h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/289:00 pm
ITO
-
MSY
2 stops14h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,832

Find flight deals from New Orleans to The Big Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to The Big Island flight deals. Data was last updated January 20, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$525
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$422
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$638
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to The Big Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to The Big Island that are best for you.

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New OrleansKailua-Kona

MSY - KOA

MSYKOA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/7

7:31 am-2:26 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Kona Intl

Tue 4/14

1:23 pm-8:38 am

2 stops14h 15m

$525

New OrleansKailua-Kona

MSY - KOA

MSYKOA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/7

5:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Kona Intl

Tue 4/14

1:05 pm-9:19 am

2 stops15h 14m

$530

New OrleansKailua-Kona

MSY - KOA

MSYKOA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop13h 34m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/3

8:55 pm-11:28 am

1 stop10h 33m

$644

New OrleansHilo

MSY - ITO

MSYITO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/2

5:23 am-5:45 pm

2 stops16h 22m

Hilo Intl

Fri 2/6

6:44 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops14h 06m

$915

New OrleansHilo

MSY - ITO

MSYITO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/3

5:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Hilo Intl

Sat 4/11

5:45 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$965

New OrleansHilo

MSY - ITO

MSYITO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/3

6:47 pm-2:32 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Hilo Intl

Wed 2/4

5:59 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$1,056

New OrleansHilo

MSY - ITO

MSYITO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/2

6:47 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops22h 09m

Hilo Intl

Wed 2/4

7:44 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$1,077

New OrleansHilo

MSY - ITO

MSYITO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/2

7:21 am-7:04 pm

3 stops15h 43m

Hilo Intl

Fri 2/6

5:59 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops15h 42m

$1,281

New OrleansHilo

MSY - ITO

MSYITO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/3

5:00 am-7:59 pm

2 stops18h 59m

Hilo Intl

Wed 2/4

8:24 am-10:29 pm

3 stops34h 05m

$1,306

New OrleansHilo

MSY - ITO

MSYITO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/3

7:00 am-5:42 pm

2 stops15h 42m

Hilo Intl

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-8:34 am

3 stops45h 34m

$2,518

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to The Big Island

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to The Big Island?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to The Big Island (average of $381). Flying from New Orleans to The Big Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $907). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing The Big Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Big Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to The Big Island. Reviews last updated January 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from New Orleans to The Big Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,760 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,760 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,760 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,760 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,076 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,760 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,180 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,760 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,164 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,760 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to The Big Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to The Big Island?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to The Big Island from New Orleans.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to The Big Island?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Orleans to The Big Island in 11h 55m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between New Orleans and The Big Island is about 4128 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to The Big Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to The Big Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to The Big Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to The Big Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to The Big Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to The Big Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to The Big Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to The Big Island (average of $381). Flying from New Orleans to The Big Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $907). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to The Big Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to The Big Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$381Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$408Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$453Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$625Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$641Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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